This to me is the only realistic scenario in which LeBron leaves Cleveland this year, and I didn’t think it was all that realistic until now.
I doubted the Spurs would actually want to trade Leonard to the Lakers, but perhaps they will.
Other potential destinations still prevent James from being able to join a team that will be able to beat Golden State, and since I bought the idea James cares about his hometown fans when he re-signed with the Cavs four years ago, I still think he would rather lose to the Warriors as a Cav than in any other uniform.
I could be wrong of course.
Staying in Cleveland would also fit Dwyane Wade's suggestion James' next decision would be about lifestyle this time around — noteworthy because uprooting his family probably isn't appealing at this point.
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As much as I love both loyalty and the great state of Ohio, I can see how the temptation to join another true super team could be overwhelming.
And as a fan of the league I would be both fascinated to see the new-look Lakers try to dethrone the Warriors and dismayed that super teams have screwed up competitive balance throughout the league.
(Thanks, LeBron.)
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